What’s the perfect photography setup for a getaway?

Do you happen to be someone who likes to get away, whether to the snow-capped mountains, dense forests, or beaches, the moment you get a chance? Or do you happen to maybe travel for a living?

Either way, chances are, you’re also likely someone who never misses a chance to capture a sunset, or perhaps the clouds, on a rainy day. If you’re a shutterbug with an affinity for travel, you need a proper setup to capture your precious memories. Good photographs, after all, demand good equipment.

Now, if you find yourself confused as to exactly what this includes at this point, worry not. This is where we step in. Here’s a list of the photography equipment you should consider investing in for your next getaway.

Mirrorless camera

Mirrorless cameras display images digitally using electronic viewfinders, in contrast to DSLRs which reflect images into viewfinders. This allows one to see what their images will look like in real-time. They also happen to have a more compact form factor due to a lack of a mirror box, and also provide for superior image quality.

Two mirrorless cameras we recommend you check out, are the Canon EOS M50 Mark II Mirrorless Camera and the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Mirrorless camera. These cameras feature a 21.4MP and 20.4MP image resolution, 4K video recording capabilities, touch-screen LCD displays, as well as Wi-Fi connectivity.

Prime lenses

Prime lenses are perfect for aspiring photographers who like both, portrait and landscape photography. They are much faster than zoom lenses and allow for greater control over the depth of field in photographs. A good option one can consider is the Canon EF STM Prime 50 mm lens.

Zoom and telephoto lenses

Some of you may also like to shoot subjects up-close or capture wider perspectives at other times. Well, this is where zoom and telephoto lenses step in. The primary difference between the two is in their focal length. Telephoto lenses have a focal length of 85 mm and more, while zoom lenses have a focal length anywhere below that mark.

A few options one can consider for the same are the Tamron 28 – 75mm Lens, the Canon RF 24-105 mm zoom lens which comes with a customisable control ring on the barrel, which can be used to control the exposure, shutter speed, aperture, ISO and more, and the ZEISS Batis 135 mm telephoto lens with weather and dust sealing.

Action cameras

Now. Some of you may happen to not just like to travel as a hobby, but travel for a living. It naturally follows then, that it may not be feasible to carry heavy mirrorless or DSLR cameras, lens kits, and other accessories around, all the time. Well, this is where action cameras step in.

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These provide extremely stable images, and despite their compact form factor, do not compromise on image quality in any manner. Their rugged build quality further adds to their utility. If you happen to love adventure sports, an action camera is just the thing for you. If you’re wondering just which one to buy, check out the GoPro Hero12 Action Camera.

Now that we have our primary gear sorted, let’s take a look at a few accessories you should consider investing in.

Gimbals

For the budding filmmakers looking to make their next masterpiece, a gimbal is essential. What gimbals do, via their in-built sensors and motors, is stabilise your camera while it rotates on an axis. This allows for fluid footage and allows one to rotate the camera to angles which may otherwise have not been possible.

If you’re wondering just which one may be a good option, consider taking a look at the MOZA Air 2S 3-Axis gimbal, with up to 20 hours of battery life, Bluetooth connectivity, and a 4.2kg maximum payload.

Tripods

If you happen to dabble in wildlife photography, tripods may just be the thing you need. This handy accessory elevates and stabilises cameras in a static position. In other words, they support your camera for as long as you may need them to, so that you don’t have to, and ensure all you have to do, is click the shutter button.

Check out the Manfrotto 55 170cm adjustable tripod, with a 90-degree column system, quick lock system, and a leg angle selector as well.

Well, now that you know just what you need, what are you waiting for? Get out there, and start exploring the great outdoors.